Question 1

why i have dvt in my left arm?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Dvt in arms are a bit unusual. They are often related to trauma or IV or the like . If not they can be related to cancer or hypercoaguable states.

Question 2

i developed a dvt in my r arm due to tos. i now have nerve tos on my l side. how likely is it that i will get a clot in my l arm?

Accepted Answer

: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can present with both neurogenic and vascular involvement, depending upon degree of compression, and etiology.  Impossible to assess the risk of vein involvement on the opposite side.  An EMG/ NCV study can assess the neurogenic presence, and an angiogram could evaluate arterial and venous function.  See your prior doctor.

Question 3

having anxiety! how likely is a arm dvt if i don't have a history of clots but had a attempt of a iv 4 weeks ago in the arm that's a tad swollen?

Accepted Answer

Not great: Arm unlike leg DVT is uncommon. Iv insertion is only done in superficial veins, so by definition would not cause DVT (deep vein thrombosis) unless the clot spread up the arm to involve the deep vein to which it is a tributary.

Question 4

should i be worried if i am experiencing right arm and leg pain and have a history of dvt / pe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, get yourself checked.

Question 5

having on going superficial clot in my left arm vein for months now. it just pops up and then it goes away. dr said not to worry. can this go into dvt?

Accepted Answer

Superficial clot.: Superficial vein clots are generally not worrisome as they're too small to really do anything bad.  Try putting a warm soak onto the area in question twice daily for a while - see if this helps the clot to dissolve.

Question 6

occaisional swelling, discoloration, & pain in right arm & hand? could it be dvt?

Accepted Answer

Seems unlikely.: Intermittent swelling is not characteristic of DVT since a clot would cause continuous swelling.  Also upper extremity DVT is not as common as lower extremity DVT and usually is associated with an inciting event such as trauma, tumor, an IV or thoracic outlet syndrome.  It would be very unlikely for your symptoms to be due to dvt.  See a vein specialist for an exam.

Question 7

i have had two arm dvt's. one from birth control and one unexplained. i've heard these unexplained ones can be from occult cancer? how likely is this?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: Much more likely that you have a clotting abnormality where your blood clots too easily.There are a number of these conditions, and more common amongst women who have a clot on birth control. I urge you to set up an appointment with a hematologist (doctor who specializes in blood problems) and have a full evaluation done. Blood clots can be serious and even life-threatening. And if you smoke-stop!

Question 8

had dvt in arm 1.5 yrs ago, lifting weights for 6 months now, 2 months without compression sleeve. after every workout same arm turns slightly red then back to normal shortly. did d dimer was negative at 0.1, is this normal post clot? on xarelto 20mg?

Accepted Answer

: The status of the veins, after having sustained a blood clot, should be monitored by Duplex doppler testing for evidence of ongoing obstruction.

Question 9

extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You should see your doctor. You still can have a DVT with a therapeutic pt. You may need a ultrasound or a MRI to evaluate if coming from your cervical spine.

Question 10

my left arm ( upper inside only) hurts when i move it certain ways. no chest pain or shortness of breath. sign of heart attack? hx of dvts

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The fact that your arm pain is triggered by movement speaks against a cardiac origin, most likely musculoskeletal. If you had a DVT in the left arm veins another possibility would be a venous thrombosed cord at that level.

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Why i have dvt in my left arm?

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I developed a dvt in my r arm due to tos. i now have nerve tos on my l side. how likely is it that i will get a clot in my l arm?

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Having anxiety! how likely is a arm dvt if i don't have a history of clots but had a attempt of a iv 4 weeks ago in the arm that's a tad swollen?

A member asked:

Should i be worried if i am experiencing right arm and leg pain and have a history of dvt / pe?

A member asked:

Having on going superficial clot in my left arm vein for months now. it just pops up and then it goes away. dr said not to worry. can this go into dvt?

A member asked:

Occaisional swelling, discoloration, & pain in right arm & hand? could it be dvt?

A member asked:

I have had two arm dvt's. one from birth control and one unexplained. i've heard these unexplained ones can be from occult cancer? how likely is this?

A member asked:

Had dvt in arm 1.5 yrs ago, lifting weights for 6 months now, 2 months without compression sleeve. after every workout same arm turns slightly red then back to normal shortly. did d dimer was negative at 0.1, is this normal post clot? on xarelto 20mg?

A member asked:

Extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

A member asked:

My left arm ( upper inside only) hurts when i move it certain ways. no chest pain or shortness of breath. sign of heart attack? hx of dvts

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